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Antimicrobial activity of Kisameet Clay
The problem to be addressed is if detailed laboratory studies can be designed out to confirm
and extend the historical, anecdotal information on the therapeutic/medicinal properties of
Kisameet clay (KC). There is much non-scientific information alleging the potent antimicrobial
activities of many clay products. In this research proposal we propose to carry out a detailed
microbiological analysis of the antibiotic activity of KC: the project will involve a full
investigation of the bactericidal and bacteriostatic activities of the clay, considering the
material as a potential antibiotic. Once confirmation of antimicrobial activity is confirmed we
will develop new methodologies and carry out further studies with a variety of pathogens,
including hospital isolates of antibiotic resistant strains. The company will benefit from the
research into the development of advanced methodology which will be used in ongoing
experimentation to gain a better understanding of the microbiological properties of Kisameet
clay
Faculty Supervisor:
Julian Davies
Student:
Partner:
Kisameet Glacial Clay Inc
Discipline:
Life Sciences
Sector:
Mining
University:
The University of British Columbia
Program:
Accelerate
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